What’s Your MMA Walkout Song?
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A great walkout song sets the tone for a fighter. Fighters often choose music that feels authentic, giving fans a glimpse into their personality, culture, or motivations. A song can reflect their journey while signaling to the crowd, and their opponent. that they’ve arrived.
From attending live events, it’s clear the right track energizes both the fighter and the fans. Every fight has a favorite and an underdog, but music unites the audience, getting everyone on their feet. Whether fans are singing along or clapping to the beat, the arena’s energy is amplified.
Some walkout songs are also meant to intimidate opponents. A fighter may not face their rival until the Octagon, but a well-chosen song can plant doubt or unease. Ultimately, though, the purpose of the music is to help fighters assume a warrior mindset.
For many fighters, song selection is deeply personal. Those who stick with the same track over time make it their signature walkout.
Here are some walkout songs that fans connect with their favorite fighters:
- Frankie Edgar: The Notorious B.I.G. – “Kick in the Door”
- Urijah Faber: Tupac Ft. Dr. Dre – “California Love”
- Jon Jones: Queen – “We Are the Champions” and Jadakiss – “The Champ is Here”
- Donald Cerrone: Kid Rock – “Cowboy”
- Anderson Silva: DMX – “Ain’t No Sunshine”
This got me to thinking, if I were a fighter… Which song would I walk out to?
Drowning Pool – “Bodies”
First up, ‘Bodies.’ The song opens with the chorus, ‘Let the bodies hit the floor…,’ perfectly capturing the chaos of a fight and always getting the crowd hyped.
50 Cent – “Many Men (Wish Death)”
Packed with aggression, this song has 50 Cent letting his foes know he’s no easy target. He raps, ‘When I rhyme, something special happens every time, I’m the greatest, something like Ali in his prime.’ While not everyone knows all the lyrics, the chorus is instantly recognizable.
Mobb Deep – “Shook Ones Pt. 2”
This track features one of the hardest beats in hip-hop history, matched by equally hard-hitting lyrics. Prodigy raps, ‘Your simple words just don’t move me, you’re minor, we’re major… you’re all up in the game and don’t deserve to be a player.’ Even if you’re not a hip-hop fan, this beat will have your head nodding and foot tapping.
These songs are perfect for hyping yourself up and energizing the fans. A fighter’s intro song sets the tone, putting them in a winning mindset, while a powerful walkout track can convey a message that fuels their determination to win.
What would your walkout song be? Let us know in the comments below.
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